City of Baytown takes control
Baytown’s smart investment in concrete pays off Submitted by Cemen Tech By taking concrete production into its own hands, the city of Baytown, Texas, found an innovative way to improve infrastructure, increase productivity and achieve a full return on investment … More from our cover sponsor →
Wynn Southeast Apparatus
Trucks built for firefighters, by firefighters By JONATHAN WISE | Wynn Apparatus Wynn Southeast Apparatus is a Kentucky-based manufacturer of custom fire and emergency apparatus that is dedicated to a “service first” approach when building new or refurbishing existing apparatuses. … Continue reading →
AUTOMATIC TONER REPLENISHMENT
Increase printer uptime and reduce onsite toner inventory with Auto Toner Replenishment a free offering connecting network printers to Office Depot logistics for automated toner delivery. For information about Total Print Solutions, contact your local Office Depot representative or visit … Continue reading →
The Municipal clocks in at Pumper and Cleaner expo
The Pumper and Cleaner International Environmental Expo set up Feb. 25–28 at the expansive Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, and those who supply septic, sewer and drainage services to municipalities came from around the world to have a look. The … Continue reading →
The Municipal at No-Dig
The Municipal got its feet wet March 3–7 at the North American Society for Trenchless Technology No-Dig show in Sacramento, Calif. Sales representative Matt Dudlak left Midwestern winter snowstorms in the rearview mirror to visit the Golden State and sit … Continue reading →
the other side of the story – Beet Juice is here to stay
BY GALEN KAUZLARICH, SALES MANAGER Smith Fertilizer & Grain, Road Maintenance Division I am writing in response to the article in the January 2013 issue entitled “Beat it, beet juice” by staff writer Dani Molnar. I have been the sales … Continue reading →
Get certified
Are you interested in reducing your fleet vehicles’ emissions? One route municipalities can take is to get certified. The Association of Equipment Management Professionals offers green fleet certification through its Green Fleet Initiative. Certification highlights the progress and steps … Continue reading →
COMPRESSIBLE LIQUID ADAPTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Liquid Spring is proud to introduce the next generation of vehicle suspensions. Utilizing an on-board microprocessor, CLASS adapts a vehicle’s response to road and driver variations. This is the only suspension system that automatically and instantaneously changes spring stiffness and … Continue reading →
THIS TRUCK ISN’T GETTING STUCK
Summit’s Ford-554 Extreme four-wheel drive, 11-foot body is customized exclusively for each client. It features a gross vehicle weight rating increased to 23,000, Continental multi-purpose 81-inch tires, three-piece wheels, a Beadlock/Runflat system, increased approach and departure angles, ground clearance, heavy-duty … Continue reading →
Editor’s Note: Change in the air
Most members of the public feel safe when the big red fire engine or the boys in blue show up at the scene of a crisis. We know that’s why firefighters, law enforcement officers and other public safety officials do … Continue reading →
HOTDOTS
HotDots are three-inch, center-mount reflectors for highway posts, poles or any outdoor use. HotDots are also waterproof, very bright, and impact and abrasion-resistant. Don’t lose reflectivity due to rain, snow, impact or daily nightfall. Where acrylic reflectors fail, HotDots shine. … Continue reading →
AMPLIROLL HOOK LIFT
Marrel Corporation introduces its new Ampliroll 26,000-pound hook lift, which is designed for 33,000 GVW chassis. The Ampliroll utilizes high-strength steel construction with a high pressure hydraulic system, which equates to a light weight, highly-efficient multitasking piece of equipment that … Continue reading →
I-GRIP 6100
The Monroe I-Grip control, powered by the Force SSC6100 CAN Bus Spreader Control System, provides the latest in integrated hydraulic function controls along with spreader and liquid controls. The one-point-of-contact, one-point-of-control design provides the highest degree of operator comfort and … Continue reading →
PREFERRED TANKS
A factory-direct replacement and custom tank manufacturer, Alumitank produces a wide variety of tanks in many configurations and quantities. Every tank manufactured by Alumitank is inspected and tested to adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards. Serving departments of … Continue reading →
HUSKY’S SELF-SUPPORTING TANKS
Husky self-supporting tanks are the perfect solution when storage or manpower are concerns. Low-side and high-side models and open top, frameless portable tanks are available. Great for oil spill clean up, chemical or fuel storage, potable or wastewater storage and … Continue reading →
COMPRESSIBLE LIQUID ADAPTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Liquid Spring is proud to introduce the next generation of vehicle suspensions. Utilizing an on-board microprocessor, CLASS adapts a vehicle’s response to road and driver variations. This is the only suspension system that automatically and instantaneously changes spring stiffness and … Continue reading →
ICE ELIMINATOR BM5000
We want to provide you with the easiest brine-making system and the easiest, fastest, cleanout system in the marketplace. Ice Eliminator BM5000 can make brine fast, simple and easy. We will provide the operational brine pump to meet your water … Continue reading →
THE SOLUTION TO ALL YOUR BUDGET NEEDS
Is your fire department in need of a new tanker, but you can’t afford one? We have a practical solution. Introducing the All-POLY PT2, 1,800-gallon Wildland tanker. We currently have one in stock, No. 2389, ready for immediate delivery. Some … Continue reading →
BONNELL 272 ROAD DRAG
The Bonnell 272 road drag has been redesigned to be more heavy-duty, durable and cost-efficient. Our engineers have upgraded the new 312 Road Maintainer’s tongue section and other stress points to ensure that the money you’ve spent lasts for years … Continue reading →